IDAHO TAXIDERMIST ASSOCIATION
16TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND COMPETITION
June 11th through 13th, 2015
Held at the Red Lion Hotel, Boise, Idaho
WORLD-CLASS JUDGES THIS YEAR ARE:
Fish Jeff Mourning
Birds Dale Manning
Mammals Greg Brumfield
MORE MONEY, MORE PRIZES, MORE AWARDS THAN EVER BEFORE!!!
Divisions are Youth and Adult Novice - Open - Masters -
And the new COMMERCIAL division ( mounts receive a ribbon placement and comment card, Scored at 10 feet, additional critique is available at $10 per mount)
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best in Show – trophy and $500 CASH sponsored by the ITA to Judge’s Choice Best in Show
Breakthrough Award – trophy and $100 gift certificate from Breakthrough Magazine for Judge’s Choice Best in Show
Best of Category Special Award – each Best of Category winner will be entered into a drawing for two CASH awards of $150 each.
Competitors Award – every taxidermist entering 4 or more mounts can enter for a special $100 CASH award. Award goes to the competitor with the highest average score on four mounts, entered in the same category or different categories, in Open or Masters Divisions.
Collective Artist- This is a special division for two or more taxidermists working together on a single piece. Entry can be single mount or a piece with several animals. Collective Artist mounts are not eligible for other awards.
Research Novice Adult Award - $200 gift certificate for the best mount in Novice division.
Sunrise Award – trophy and $150 CASH for highest scoring mount by competitor under 16 years old, sponsored by Safari Club International, Treasure Valley Chapter
Best All Around Taxidermist – trophy goes to highest combined score for 4 mounts – one each in Birds, Fish or Reptile, Gamehead, and Lifesize. Open and Masters only.
Artisan Award – bronze sculpted by Ken Walker to Taxidermists Choice Best in Show sponsored by United Taxidermist Association
Wasco Award – to the most artistic entry
Best Mule Deer Mount - $250 cash award
Best Exotic or African Mount - $250 cash award
Best Turkey Mount - $150 cash award sponsored by Yakima Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation
Best Elk - $200 CASH
Best Habitat - $100 Cash
Best Waterfowl Masters - $200 CASH
Best Non-waterfowl Bird Masters - $150 CASH
Best Bird Group Masters - $100 CASH
Best Waterfowl Open - $200 CASH
Best Non-waterfowl Bird Open - $150 CASH
Best Bird Group Open - $100 CASH
Best Fish Masters - $200 CASH
Best Fish Open - $100 CASH
More in cash and prizes to be announced later
Check our website at www.idahotaxidermistsassociaton.com for updates
SEMINARS “Children’s Seminar” Our annual children’s seminar is sure to be popular again – open for kids of all ages! (Parents welcome too!)
Schedule of events Thursday, June 11th 6: 00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Set up and registration
Friday, June 12th 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration and entries accepted
No entries accepted after 10 a.m. ( must be placed in the show room)
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Seminar: Bernie Smith
10:00 a.m. Supplier’s area open
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Seminar: Jeff Mourning
2:30 p.m. - ?? Play Day at Ciraulo Ranch ***
Saturday, June 13th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Competition area open
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Supplier’s area open
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Seminar: Greg Brumfield
1:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Seminar: Dale Manning
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. General Meeting
4:00 p.m. Clean up
6:30 p.m. - ?? Awards Banquet and Auction
Sunday, June 14th 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Seminar: Leon Mathews
Break down exhibit area after Banquet
All mounts must be removed after Banquet
For any further questions, please contact
Kevin Lucier at 509-945-5679
Accommodation Information The Red Lion Hotel, located at 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho, is offering a special room rate of $83 to convention attendees for reservations made before May 21, 2015. Please call 800-733-5466 and request the Idaho Taxidermists Association Group rate. All Convention attendees staying at the Red Lion will be entered for a drawing for FREE Competition Entry Fee.
*** Play Day at Ciraulo Ranch will be a great day of fun for everyone. Events include bass fishing, trap shooting, barbeque, kids seminar and a chance to meet your fellow taxidermist in a fun and friendly environment. Map and info will be provided at check-in.
MORE TO COME!!
www.idahotaxidermistsassoc.com
16TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND COMPETITION
June 11th through 13th, 2015
Held at the Red Lion Hotel, Boise, Idaho
WORLD-CLASS JUDGES THIS YEAR ARE:
Fish Jeff Mourning
Birds Dale Manning
Mammals Greg Brumfield
MORE MONEY, MORE PRIZES, MORE AWARDS THAN EVER BEFORE!!!
Divisions are Youth and Adult Novice - Open - Masters -
And the new COMMERCIAL division ( mounts receive a ribbon placement and comment card, Scored at 10 feet, additional critique is available at $10 per mount)
SPECIAL AWARDS
Best in Show – trophy and $500 CASH sponsored by the ITA to Judge’s Choice Best in Show
Breakthrough Award – trophy and $100 gift certificate from Breakthrough Magazine for Judge’s Choice Best in Show
Best of Category Special Award – each Best of Category winner will be entered into a drawing for two CASH awards of $150 each.
Competitors Award – every taxidermist entering 4 or more mounts can enter for a special $100 CASH award. Award goes to the competitor with the highest average score on four mounts, entered in the same category or different categories, in Open or Masters Divisions.
Collective Artist- This is a special division for two or more taxidermists working together on a single piece. Entry can be single mount or a piece with several animals. Collective Artist mounts are not eligible for other awards.
Research Novice Adult Award - $200 gift certificate for the best mount in Novice division.
Sunrise Award – trophy and $150 CASH for highest scoring mount by competitor under 16 years old, sponsored by Safari Club International, Treasure Valley Chapter
Best All Around Taxidermist – trophy goes to highest combined score for 4 mounts – one each in Birds, Fish or Reptile, Gamehead, and Lifesize. Open and Masters only.
Artisan Award – bronze sculpted by Ken Walker to Taxidermists Choice Best in Show sponsored by United Taxidermist Association
Wasco Award – to the most artistic entry
Best Mule Deer Mount - $250 cash award
Best Exotic or African Mount - $250 cash award
Best Turkey Mount - $150 cash award sponsored by Yakima Chapter of the Wild Turkey Federation
Best Elk - $200 CASH
Best Habitat - $100 Cash
Best Waterfowl Masters - $200 CASH
Best Non-waterfowl Bird Masters - $150 CASH
Best Bird Group Masters - $100 CASH
Best Waterfowl Open - $200 CASH
Best Non-waterfowl Bird Open - $150 CASH
Best Bird Group Open - $100 CASH
Best Fish Masters - $200 CASH
Best Fish Open - $100 CASH
More in cash and prizes to be announced later
Check our website at www.idahotaxidermistsassociaton.com for updates
SEMINARS “Children’s Seminar” Our annual children’s seminar is sure to be popular again – open for kids of all ages! (Parents welcome too!)
Schedule of events Thursday, June 11th 6: 00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Set up and registration
Friday, June 12th 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Registration and entries accepted
No entries accepted after 10 a.m. ( must be placed in the show room)
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Seminar: Bernie Smith
10:00 a.m. Supplier’s area open
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Seminar: Jeff Mourning
2:30 p.m. - ?? Play Day at Ciraulo Ranch ***
Saturday, June 13th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Competition area open
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Supplier’s area open
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Seminar: Greg Brumfield
1:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Seminar: Dale Manning
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. General Meeting
4:00 p.m. Clean up
6:30 p.m. - ?? Awards Banquet and Auction
Sunday, June 14th 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Seminar: Leon Mathews
Break down exhibit area after Banquet
All mounts must be removed after Banquet
For any further questions, please contact
Kevin Lucier at 509-945-5679
Accommodation Information The Red Lion Hotel, located at 1800 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho, is offering a special room rate of $83 to convention attendees for reservations made before May 21, 2015. Please call 800-733-5466 and request the Idaho Taxidermists Association Group rate. All Convention attendees staying at the Red Lion will be entered for a drawing for FREE Competition Entry Fee.
*** Play Day at Ciraulo Ranch will be a great day of fun for everyone. Events include bass fishing, trap shooting, barbeque, kids seminar and a chance to meet your fellow taxidermist in a fun and friendly environment. Map and info will be provided at check-in.
MORE TO COME!!
www.idahotaxidermistsassoc.com
